Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Surge

This pack is awesome. I bought it to travel with and use in place of a messenger bag. The laptop compartment is really nice to have. The laptop compartment also pairs well with the camelback water delivery system. The bag is roomy and has a lot of pockets for organization. When packed full the backpack remains extremely comfortable while wearing. There is even a built in whistle on one of the straps incase you need to get someone's attention while hiking. I have had the same Northface backpack for over 12 years. It finally started fall apart and I chose this pack as it's replacement. You will not be disappointed.

Great compartments for electronic devices as well as the space for the 17" laptop. Laptop compartments opens up fully for easy access and good for travel.

Great pack, I had my last surge for over 4 years and still is in great shape and I didn't need to buy a new backpack, but I couldn't pass it up. I still use my other pack for my more rugged use. Has great room and a lot of pockets. The laptop pocket is great for travel and makes getting through security fast. Holds all my books and 15" MacBook for school easily. Great buy and I recommend it to anyone for any use.

Love this backpack, great choice with lots of storage.

Love this backpack so much. It's big enough to hold everything I need and has enough pockets so I can organize all my stuff. Super happy with my purchase.

The pockets have lots of little compartments for all of your tech things! The laptop compartment is convenient. The cushions on the back make it comfy over long distances.

Purchased as a gift for college grad to use on the go being a college missionary. Great size, lightweight, great support for weight on your back. Exactly what he was looking for.

The bag held everything I needed from before, just half the size and a quarter the weight. Love it

When I first started looking at backpacks I was not certain what to get. I knew I wanted to get a high quality bag, but didn't want to waste money doing so. This bag not only looks awesome, it accommodates all the needs of a student, or even general needs such as transporting office materials from work to home. This bag is worth the money; I love it. It has tons of pockets to keep organized, and some are super soft (like a fleece)! There is a lot of room, however, I am planning on it gaining more space as it gets broken in. I believe this bag is an investment, because I don't plan on buying another for quite some time!

Very good backpack. A little pricey but you are paying for the Northface brand. My 13" MacBook Pro fits in the laptop sleeve snugly without much extra room. Hope to get 4+ years out of this backpack!

This backpack has everything you could need and more! It is comfortable and stylish. Definitely a product I would recommend.

I bought this backpack for college and from the look of it it will last me all four years. My college is huge and i plan to put my life into this backpack so that i can be mobile with all of my important things in one spot. I really like the 2 water bottle pockets because i am ALWAYS spilling my water in my bag and this is a good way to prevent that. The bag is doubling as a computer case for me and the heavy padding on the bag will keep my computer safe and my back feeling comfortable. When i am not using the bag for school i know it will be amazing for any adventure like hiking camping or biking because of the straps and lightweight design. The colors are beautiful ( i got surf green and grey ). I would reccommend this bag for any college student or adventurer.

Packs away laptop and everything securely for travel.

Exactly what I was looking for. Fits laptop and iPad safely, all while carrying multiple pairs of glasses and all my small things in front pockets, yet still leaving plenty of room in the main compartment. The waist strap and design help alot to keep my low back from hurting, very important with heavier loads since I have some problems! And it looks sick. All around solid backpack

Love my new backpack, upgraded from an older model and happy I did!

This backpack is a significant improvement over the original surge. Much more comfortable and lighter. Larger zip pocket for larger cell phone. Very durable!

This backpack is perfect for everything. It works well for school, weekend trips, and hiking. I'm pretty short(5'2") so I was worried that this would look huge on me but it looks good. There are so many pockets and I really like how a few of them are lined with a soft material for phones, etc. I feel like I can fit a lot in this backpack without it looking bulky. The separate bigger sections are good too to keep things separated. Definitely would recommend!

I did a ton of research on backpacks for my daughter leaving for college 2.5 years ago. With 100% certainty I bought her the Northface Surge II. She is starting her Junior year and not only does it still look brand new--it feels and performs like new. She picked the light (almost white) color with gray accents. Even though it is the lightest color, it is perfection. I spot clean it 2x/year. That is all it requires. It cleans beautifully, hangs dry and does not weaken in the slightest. You cannot throw in washer as there is a heavy duty piece of cardboard inside, but this does not matter at all. You can access every nook and cranny for cleaning purposes. Yes, my daughter carries it every day, summer school, too. She suffers from migraines so it was very important to find a backpack that offered the appropriate/correct support for a young woman and did not put any pressure or burden on her body. She has NEVER had one complaint. In fact, just the opposite. She loves her Surge II and remarks how nice it is not having a cheap, cumbersome or ineffective, typical "hang on me, pulling me" backpack. Trust me, I am a fact finder and won't settle--this is the best gift you can give a college girl. It will absolutely last through college and likely grad school. My daughter's is in pristine condition. The straps do not even get tattered--it is pretty remarkable. I understand how they can give a lifetime guarantee. GET THIS ONE! I've done the research for you. You're welcome :)

I really like that it has so many pocket options. I also really appreciate the lining on the inside so I can feel secure about putting fragile items in the pockets, even when i'm moving around. Great backpack for school and training!

I travel a lot for work with my laptop and this product is awesome you do not even have to take your laptop or tablet out in security

I've never had a "women's" backpack before and I wasn't really sure that I'd be able to tell the difference. Now, I'm convinced! It's just simply more comfortable than my old unisex North Face backpack. That backpack is actually still in really good shape and I'll probably pass it on to my husband or brother but I saw some of these great colors and felt like it was time for something new. This particular pack is big without being bulky. The padded and lined compartments are perfect for my laptop and other random things. So far it's awesome.

I LOVE this backpack!! I use it for just about everything from weekend trips to a gym bag. All the organized pockets keep my things easy to find and seperated. It fits so much too without looking bulky or overstuffed. It's comfortable to wear and the handle on top comes in handy. I would definitely recommend purchasing this bag, it's a MUST!!

I needed a backpack for grad school (books, laptop, lunch, jacket). I originally bought theNirth Face Overhaul because it was on sale but it proved to be obnoxiously huge for my needs (would still recommend it for someone who needs an overnight travel bag). The next size down was the Surge and it completely meets my needs. Because I'm juggling full time work with a doctoral program, I typically have to carry EVERYTHING on a daily basis. The Surge carries it all but in deceptively compact form. It's got compression straps to keep it all from wiggling around. Several of the pockets are fleeced-lined to protect things like tablets, phones and sunglasses. But there are just three things that really make this bag perfect for me: 1. The flat layout compartment for laptops is awesome for TSA screenings and holds my Macbook nice and snug. 2. Like everyone has said about the Surge and Surge II, these bags have pockets galore! I've had the bag for almost a week now and I don't think I've found all of the pockets in this thing. Not sure I'll need them all but when I need to seperate and compartmentalizations items for work and school, this definitely comes in handy. 3. Probably the most important feature is the comfort. With all of my books and computer, my stuff gets pretty heavy. To make matters worse, I have a short, stocky frame so backpacks are always a gamble whether or not they'll work with my frame. North Face has dialed in their technology on this effort because all of the bags I tried from the. We're very comfortable...even the big Overhaul bag. I will confess that the Surge II felt a little more comfortable/cushiony but I'm being extremely knit picky with that assessment. Both bags are actually approved/recommended by the American Chirpractic Association for their comfort so that tells you something. The true test is the long walks I have to make between the car and my office or the classroom. I'm typically carrying 25-30 lbs and I'm totally fine. Overall, great bag

I've had a lot of North Face backpacks in the past, and love my new one just as much as the others. I was surprised by how many pockets and layers so I could keep my new computer totally separate from the rest of my stuff which is great! It's comfortable, looks good and holds all my stuff without looking gigantic. I was skeptical about the handle on the front (why would I need that) but I have used it a couple of times....so I'll eat my words.

The Surge is by far my favorite backpack. It has tons of room for everything you could possibly need, but it never looks or feels too big or too heavy. The padding is very comfortable on my back no matter where I go. I use it for everything: at school, as a carry-on at the airport and even when I go hiking. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.